The incident said to have left the groom critically ill and one of the wedding guests dead, occurred in the Jahun Local Government Area of the state.
Eyewitnesses suggested to newsmen that the bride’s actions may have been driven by a personal vendetta.
Speaking to press, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Shi’isu Adam, confirmed the incident and said an investigation was underway.
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He revealed that the two suspects are the bride and another female, adding that they are in custody and being interrogated by the Criminal Investigation Department of the command.
According to the police spokesman, all the wedding attendants who consumed the poisoned food have been discharged from the hospital, except for the one person who was confirmed dead.
The identities of the deceased, the groom, and other victims have not been disclosed by the authorities.